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Asthma and the home environment.

A P Jones1

  • 1School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. a.p.jones@uea.ac.uk

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|May 11, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Global asthma rates are rising, linked to indoor air quality changes. This review examines indoor pollutants like allergens, combustion particles, and gases, and discusses environmental controls for asthma management.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Asthma prevalence has increased globally in recent years.
  • Simultaneously, home environments have changed, impacting indoor air quality.
  • These changes may be linked to the rise in asthma cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between indoor air pollution and asthma.
  • To identify key indoor pollutants contributing to asthma.
  • To explore environmental control strategies for mitigating these pollutants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on indoor air quality and asthma.
  • Examination of various indoor pollutants including airborne allergens, particulate matter, and gaseous pollutants.
  • Analysis of environmental control measures.

Main Results:

  • House dust mite allergens are significant airborne allergens.
  • Particulate matter from combustion and smoking contributes to indoor pollution.
  • Gaseous pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds play a role.
  • Various environmental controls show potential efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Indoor air pollution is a significant factor in the increasing prevalence of asthma.
  • Controlling exposure to indoor allergens, particulate matter, and gases is crucial.
  • Environmental modifications and interventions can help manage asthma triggers.

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